VP Shettima to Attend Governor's Turbaning Amid Concerns

On September 16, 2026, Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, will be in Ilorin for the turbaning ceremony of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as the Sardauna of Ilorin Emirate. Prior to his arrival, it is noted that the Kwara Garment Factory, which he may be asked to commission, has a complicated history.

Originally launched by Governor AbdulRazaq two years prior, the factory faced operational difficulties and worker protests shortly after its relaunch by the Nigerian First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in January 2025. The article advises Shettima to clarify the status of the factory before participating in the commissioning.

Additionally, the Kwara Hotel has been embroiled in controversy due to a ₦3 billion rehabilitation contract approved in 2022, which was later canceled and re-awarded for ₦17.8 billion under contentious circumstances. These issues raise questions about the integrity of the projects being presented to the Vice President.